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Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

Introduction:

The Regulations aim to reduce risks to people’s health and safety from lifting equipment provided for use at work. Lifting equipment includes any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. The Regulations cover a wide range of equipment including, cranes, fork-lift trucks, lifts, hoists, mobile elevating work platforms, and vehicle inspection platform hoists. The definition also includes lifting accessories such as chains, slings, eyebolts etc. Regulation 8 of LOLER states that employers shall ensure that every lifting operation involving lifting equipment is properly planned by a competent person, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner.

This course aim is to increase the knowledge of the candidates to the requirements of these regulations and help them develop an action plan to enable those requirements to be met. It will enable the candidates to understand the LOLER Regulations, their duties and to be able to carry out assessments methodically. It, also, aims to increase the knowledge of the candidates to the requirements of these regulations and help them develop an action plan to enable those requirements to be met. It provides the candidates with an awareness of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and gives an overview of industry best practice in relation to working with lifting equipment.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Explain what LOLER is and to whom it applies
Identify the general requirements of LOLER
Identify the types of equipment and accessories that LOLER covers and its relationship to PUWER
Outline the main hazards involved in lifting operations including positioning and installation Explain the organising, planning and risk assessment requirements for lifting operations, including the need for lifting plans
Describe the LOLER requirements associated with the lifting of persons or ‘man-riding’
Explain the LOLER requirements for the marking of equipment with their Safe Working Loads (SWL)
Describe the common roles involved in lifting operations
Explain the examination, inspection and maintenance requirements and the role of the competent person
Describe the record-keeping and defect reporting requirements under LOLER
Define the terms competent person for planning lifting operations, competent person for thorough examination of lifting equipment, lifting equipment, lifting accessory, lifting plan and examination scheme
Develop a list of lifting equipment that they use, which is covered by this regulation
State the duties of the employer and self-employed under these regulations
Carry out a risk assessment on lifting equipment that they control
Identify the special arrangements required for lifting equipment used for the lifting of persons
State the requirements relating to marking of lifting equipment they control
Provide an example of a lifting plan on lifting equipment that they control
State the examination, inspection and reporting requirements of this legislation

Who Should Attend?

HSE Inspectors, EH&S Officers & Professionals, Safety Engineers, EH&S training personnel, Local authority health and safety Inspectors, local authority enforcement officers, legal professionals, personnel with the responsibility for the planning of lifting operations in their organization, personnel involved in lifting operations in the Oil and Gas, anyone who uses lifting equipment or has the responsibility of controlling lifting equipment, Employers, employees and any persons who use lifting equipment or have the responsibility of controlling lifting equipment

Course Outline:

Introduction: what is covered by LOLER
Lifting equipment strength & stability
Marking of lifting equipment
Lifting persons
The types of lifting equipment and operations covered by these regulations
Suitability of lifting equipment
Risk assessment in relation to lifting equipment
Lifting equipment used for lifting persons
Marking of lifting equipment
Organization of lifting operations
Development of a lifting plan
Positioning
Installation
Marking - safe working load (SWL)
Lifting operations
Reporting & equipment defects
Holding inspection records and other documents
Relevant legal requirements and published guidance material
Thorough examination and inspection requirements
Reports, defects and records
Keeping information

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code	From	To	City	Fee
EHS22	10 Feb 2020	14 Feb 2020	Kuala Lumpur	US$ 4500	Book
EHS22	06 Apr 2020	10 Apr 2020	Istanbul	US$ 4500	Book
EHS22	22 Jun 2020	26 Jun 2020	Athens	US$ 5500	Book
EHS22	23 Aug 2020	27 Aug 2020	Cairo	US$ 3900	Book
EHS22	11 Oct 2020	15 Oct 2020	Dubai	US$ 4200	Book
EHS22	28 Dec 2020	01 Jan 2021	London	US$ 5000	Book

DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE
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USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA
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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt
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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.

TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies

PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well

FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.

SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.

REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s).

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.

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